Happy Wine Wednesday! This is the second day of my long Christmas vacation as I had 11 vacation days left that I needed to use by year end, so I'm finally catching up on work around the house and blog posts among other things. Tonight I've decided to open a bottle of wine I brought back from my Walla Walla trip last year. The 2019 Mark Ryan Numbskull is a classic GSM blend of Syrah (53%), Mourvèdre (25%) and Grenache (22%) from the Columbia Valley of Washington. So, let's see if I picked the right wine for my Wednesday dinner!
The wine is a bright garnet in the glass, exactly as you might expect from such a blend. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of black cherry, anise, baking spice and a bit of dusty loam. The first sip is a rush of sweet black cherry that transitions nicely to some earthy mineral notes midpalate. The tannins are well structured providing for a wonderfully smooth dry finish with just a kick of spice at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a very pleasant example of what Washington wine makers are doing with Rhone varietals. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from lamb to butter chicken, hearty pasta to prime steaks. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a grilled veal rib chop along with roasted root vegetables and steamed broccoli. Cheers!
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